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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 498.83 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 498.83 and 274.50 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 498.83 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/498.83 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 498.83 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 136,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,927.46/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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